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according to Cambridge advanced learners' dictionary,
It is hard to distinguish the meaning between two words except the word "officially".

Isn't the word "notify" is almost the same as the word " inform" ?

Yes. That's right. They're often used in a way that makes then appear as if they are synonyms; but they're not. The difference in usage depends on whether the speaker considers X a particular fact or an official reason:

inform us about a particular fact (i.e. If you cannot accept orders, please inform us about that fact.)

notify us about closing your account (i.e. If you are going to close your account with us, then notify us, officially.)

according to Cambridge advanced learners' dictionary,
It is hard to distinguish the meaning between two words except the word "officially".

Isn't the word "notify" is almost the same as the word " inform" ?

Yes. That's right. They're often used in a way that makes then appear as if they are synonyms; but they're not. The difference in usage depends on whether the speaker considers X a particular fact or an official reason:

inform us about a particular fact (i.e. If you cannot accept orders, please inform us about that fact.)

notify us about closing your account (i.e. If you are going to close your account with us, then notify us, officially.)

All the best, :D

Now, I see. :D

Then, how about "tell" and " inform"?
If you were a student, and your teacher gave you the question above,
which one would you choose between them?